Parent helping a child with schoolwork. School days look very different as parents take the lead in their children's education amidst the coronavirus. (Photo: Fabio Principe/Shutterstock)

Across the country, students are returning to some form of school, whether it is completely remote learning, a balance of attending at home and school or being full-time back in an actual school building. For parents, learning to balance whatever incarnation of the school day they've been dealt with while doing their own full-time jobs without the option of outside help takes on a new level of complexity. In addition, there are concerns about how safe the school environment will be for their children amidst the coronavirus. Numerous colleges have already reverted to online learning as students were diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Patricia L. Harman

Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]